How much does a cook make in Lexington Park?
$40,420a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Lexington Park, MD metro area. That is $19.43 an hour or $3,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.43
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,670Median: $40,420Highest 10%: $49,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $40,420 | $19.43 | |
| 75th | $44,510 | $21.40 | |
| 90th | $49,110 | $23.61 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Washington, DC | $44,880 |
| Salisbury, MD | $44,430 |
| Baltimore, MD | $39,310 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,870 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $34,570 |
Related jobs in Lexington Park
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $58,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,660 |
| Cook | $37,170 |
| Bartender | $36,950 |
| Food Server | $36,650 |
| Cook | $36,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,200 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $36,190 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,550 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Lexington Park?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington Park, MD metro area is $19.43 ($40,420 a year).
Do cooks make more in Lexington Park than the national average?
Yes: $40,420 against $37,450 nationally, 8% more.
How does Lexington Park compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $41,380, so Lexington Park pays 2% less.
Where does Lexington Park rank for cook pay?
89 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Lexington Park?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,110 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.